New Indiana Laws Could Impact Your Personal Injury Case - Here’s What You Need to Know

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, the new 2025 laws in Indiana could change how your case is handled and how much compensation you may receive. Acting quickly and getting experienced legal help has never been more important.

One major change comes from House Enrolled Act 1090, which now allows Indiana juries to hear whether a crash victim age 15 or older was wearing a seat belt. If not, the insurance company can argue that your injuries were partly your fault, even if the accident wasn’t. That could reduce the amount of money you’re awarded. This new rule makes it critical to gather and preserve solid evidence early, so your side of the story is clear.

Another update, House Bill 1160, affects how litigation funding is handled. If a third party, like a lawsuit loan company, is helping to cover your expenses while your case is pending, their involvement now has to be disclosed. This gives defense lawyers more room to question your case and settlement choices, which is why having the right attorney to guide those decisions is key.

Lastly, medical malpractice cases are also being impacted. The state has raised the cost of participating in the Patient’s Compensation Fund, which often leads to more aggressive defense strategies and tougher settlement talks.

All of these changes mean your case could become more complicated and your recovery more at risk without legal representation. Don’t wait to find out that evidence is missing or deadlines were overlooked.

If you’ve been injured in Indiana, contact Brinkley Law today at 317-766-1379 to discuss your case. Brinkley Law knows the new laws and knows how to fight back. Brinkley Law is ready to protect your rights from day one.